Nance (knee) was traded to the Pelicans on Tuesday, along with CJ McCollum and Tony Snell, in exchange for Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Didi Louzada, a protected 2022 first-round pick and two future second-round picks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

A knee injury has sidelined Nance for more than a month, but the Pelicans are hoping he can continue to progress and eventually provide value down the stretch as they push for a playoff -- or play-in tournament -- spot in the Western Conference. After joining the Blazers via free agency this past summer, Nance never truly settled into a consistent role, and his numbers dropped off across the board relative to last season in Cleveland. In 37 appearances for the Blazers, Nance averaged 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and shot just 30.6 percent from downtown.

Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said that Nance (knee) had a "little setback" earlier Sunday and will be re-evaluated, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance has missed 17 consecutive games due to right knee inflammation, but he appeared to be on the cusp of a return after Portland upgraded him to questionable before ruling him out ahead of Friday's 96-93 loss to the Thunder. He then proceeded to sit out the second half of the back-to-back set Saturday in a 137-108 loss to Milwaukee, with Billups providing an explanation behind Nance's continued absence when he met with the media Sunday. Based on Billups' comments, Nance can probably be ruled out for the Trail Blazers' upcoming Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back set versus the Magic and Lakers, respectively, but how much time the 29-year-old misses beyond that will hinge on just how serious his setback was.

Nance (knee) remains out Saturday against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Nance hasn't played since Jan. 5, but it seems like he's on the verge of making a return. His next chance to do so is Tuesday against the Magic.

Nance (knee) will not play in Friday's matchup with the Thunder, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance drew a questionable designation after missing the Trail Blazers' last 15 games. However, his return will have to wait at least one more game, with his next chance to suit up coming Friday versus the Thunder.

Nance (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Thunder, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance suffered his knee injury early in January, and it seems that the forward is finally nearing his return. After missing the Trail Blazers' last 15 games, Nance could see limited action behind Robert Covington if he is able to play. Portland plays Milwaukee on Saturday, so if Nance is unable to play Friday, he could be available for the second end of the back-to-back.

Nance (knee) is reportedly dealing with a bone bruise in his right knee and is likely to be sidelined until at least the early part of February, Danny Marang of BlazersEdge.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Citing Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com, Marang writes that Nance is expected to be sidelined for around a month with the knee injury he first sustained Jan. 5. With Portland having yet to provide a concrete update on where Nance stands in his recovery, fantasy managers shouldn't count on him playing at any point during the Trail Blazers' upcoming four-game week. Robert Covington should continue serving as Portland's starting power forward for the duration of Nance's absence.

Nance (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance will be sidelined for a ninth straight game due to right knee inflammation. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against the Timberwolves.

Nance (knee) will not play Friday against the Celtics, Blazers studio host Jamie Hudson reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be eight straight absences for Nance, who continues to battle inflammation in his right knee. He hasn't appeared overly close to returning at any point in the last two weeks, but the team looks to be handling his status on a game-by-game basis.

Nance (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Heat, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance will miss a seventh straight game due to right knee inflammation. His next chance to return is Friday against the Celtics.

Nance (knee) won't play Monday against the Magic, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nance will miss a sixth straight game due to right knee inflammation. His next chance to return is Wednesday against the Heat.